Chicago Artists' Coalition

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Chicago Artists Coalition is a non-profit artist service organization based in Chicago.

History

The Chicago Artists Coalition was founded in 1974 by a group of artists. It was modeled after the Boston Visual Artists' Union, Inc. and officially

bill, helped found the Chicago Artists Month, and was involved in the creation of Arts Alliance Illinois, the state advocacy organization.

Since 2010, the Coalition began to grow significantly in its programming and operations, guided by strategic planning initiatives and multi-year capacity-building grants. In 2011, the Coalition relocated to the West Loop neighborhood in downtown Chicago, which is home to many of the city's top contemporary arts galleries and artist-run spaces. The organization currently operates in an 8,000 square foot historic building that contains a lofty gallery/program space, artist residency studios, and administrative offices. In 2012, the Coalition acquired the Chicago Artists Resource website, known as CAR, which expanded the organization's services and outreach to artists working in multiple disciplines.

Programs

The Chicago Artists Coalition's core programs provide educational training, exhibition/residency initiatives and marketplace building for artists and a diverse arts public.